Ski Blog

2nd – 23rd April 2014
Hut Evening (Hüttenabend Hohe Mut Alm) - Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, Austria
Take an uphill gondola ride to this traditional Austrian cabin, which boasts spectacular mountain views. Enjoy a delicious fondue or a tasty gourmet dish plus a welcome drink whilst listening to the live music entertainment by the roaring fire. Hut evenings are held every Wednesday from 6.30pm until 10.30pm and must be booked in advance.
See our holidays to Obergurgl & Hochgurgl.
To book a place, visit the Hohe Mut Alm website.
3rd April-1st May 2014
Night Tobogganing and Night Skiing (Nachtrodeln und Nachtskilauf) – Obergurgl-Hochgurl, Austria
Every Friday, head up the mountain to Hochgurgl for a spot of night time tobogganing and skiing on the 3km-long track. The session runs from 7.30pm until 10.30pm and the run is well lit by floodlights so you can always see where you’re going! To get there, you can catch a free bus from nearby Solden or Obergurgl. From there, you can then catch a lift up to Hochgurgl.
See our holidays to Obergurgl & Hochgurgl.
3rd-5th April 2014
Völkl World Rookie Finals – Ischgl, Austria
Up and coming snowboarders from all around the world will come together to compete in this junior slopestyle competition. All competitors are under the age of 18 and this is an excellent opportunity for them to break into the industry, getting a taste of the professional skiing and snowboarding lifestyle while showing us their gravity-defying moves.
See our holidays to Ischgl.
4th-5th April 2014
Allalin Race – Saas Fee, Switzerland
This event is the highest downhill glacier race in the world, and it’s not just for the professionals! If you wish to compete then you can register here, choosing from one of four race categories (him &her, solo, team race and a fun team race). For a bit of extra fun, there’s also the chance to estimate your pace before starting – whichever participant comes closest to their estimated pace in the actual race can win a special prize!
See our holidays to Saas Fee.
Visit the website to register.
5th April 2014
Krowd Party – Lake Louise, Canada
Party with Krowd Clothing at this fun event and get priority lift access for the weekend. Your ticket also entitles you to discounts on selected hotels. After a day of skiing or snowboarding, continue the party with the big post-ski Saturday night event, featuring DJ’s Revolvr, Robbie C, Michelle C and more.
See our holidays to Lake Louise.
6th-7th April 2014
Award-Winning Chefs in Ischgl – Ischgl, Austria
Head to this unique event for a chance to witness some of Ischgl’s most prominent Chef’s competing not just for a culinary title, but also for a chance to be crowned the winner of a downhill ski race. After the race, the chef’s will run over to a special cooking area, where they are given a basket full of miscellaneous ingredients. They must then whistle something up as quickly as possible with what they are given, serving it up to a panel of judges who must pick one winner. There will also be an appearance from World Cup footballer Andreas Brehme at this event.
See our holidays to Ischgl.
7th April-11th April 2014
Kids-Week – Saas Fee, Switzerland
Celebrate a week of kids going free, with complimentary ski hire, lift passes, lessons, plus a free kid’s meal and childcare, all for those who were born on or after 2008. Kids Week is great for parents who want to take their little ones on a ski holiday for the first time, as well as for those who are looking to help their kids to improve on the slopes.
See our holidays to Saas Fee.
7th-12th April 2014
Snowbombing – Mayrhofen, Austria
Enjoy live music in the mountains with Snowbombing Festival, featuring artists such as The Chemical Brothers, The Prodigy, Chase and Status, Rudimental, Tom Odell, Foxes and more! Spend your days skiing and boarding down the mountains, then get your après on for some cracking partying to top your day off.
See our holidays to Mayrhofen.
8th-12th April 2014
7th Zermatt Unplugged – Zermatt, Switzerland
This acoustic festival features big names such as Aloe Blacc, Katie Melua, Tom Odell and Mick Hucknall performing unplugged renditions of their songs. As well as live acts, you’ll also find an After Show Party, a stage for kids to show off their musical talents and a host of great bars and restaurants to unwind in.
See our holidays to Zermatt.
9th-10th April 2014
Gourmet Class Skiing – Ischgl, Austria
This event, hosted by Ischgl and Laurent-Perrier Champagne, sees chefs, waiters and other staff from the hotel and hospitality sector come together to compete in two days of fun races. The will be coached by former World Cup skiers and divided up into 2 teams, with bar staff, waiting staff, sommeliers and suppliers in one category, hotel staff and chefs in the other. This unique event is not one to be missed!
See our holidays to Ischgl.
11th-20th April 2014
World Ski & Snowboard Festival – Whistler, Canada
Enjoy a combination of live music, skiing, snowboarding and extreme sport film screenings at this mountain festival. There’ll even be a silent disco and the chance to test run the up and coming equipment for next season.
See our holidays to Whistler.
12-18th April 2014
Snow Jam – Les Deux Alps, France
If you fancy a break from your day of skiing or boarding, then take some time out to watch this Belgian ski and snowboard freestyle competition. Head up to the Toura or Lac Noir seats to get the best view.
See our holidays to Les Deux Alpes.
13th April 2014
French Ski Slopestyle Championship – Val Thorens, France
In the aftermath of the recent Winter Olympics, freestyle skiing and snowboarding disciplines are gaining more and more popularity. Head to Val Thorens to watch some of the top freestyle skiers defy gravity and battle it out to win the European Slopestyle Cup. The competition runs between 10am and 3pm.
See our holidays to Val Thorens.
April 14th-21st 2014
Easter Celebrations at Whistler – Whistler-Blackcomb, Canada
Make the most of longer skiing hours and beautiful Springtime sunshine in the picturesque resort of Whistler-Blackcomb. Between these dates, you’ll find a range of family friendly activities to celebrate the Easter holiday. This event also runs in conjunction with the World Ski and Snowboard Festival.
See our holidays to Whistler.
19th-21st April 2014
Festival Junior Foliz – Les Deux Alps, France
A fun and exciting children’s festival to welcome the arrival of Springtime. Enjoy arts, crafts, outdoor activities, circus performances and much more. The festival runs between 2pm and 6pm and is aimed at kids between 6 and 12 years old.
See our holidays to Les Deux Alpes.
19th April-4th May 2014
Flower Pow(d)er 2014 – Hintertux, Austria
Try out next season’s equipment prototypes, get freestyle coaching or even take part in a specialist nature photography workshop. On top of all this you can even get access to early bird skiing, the chance to drive a Pistenbully, avalanche training courses and a technical resort tour, where you’ll see the workings behind the lift systems plus the artificial snow making plant.
See our holidays to Zell am Ziller which is in easy reach of the Hintertux glacier.
26th April 2014
Season End Party – Saas Fee, Switzerland
See out the season with a bang - with 8 bars, live music, well-known DJ’s, yummy food and even a dance competition, this end of season party is set to be a good one. In the dance competition you can win prizes for displaying the best dance move, or for wearing the best outfit. A great opportunity to get your last taste of après before the resort closes for the Summer!
See our holidays to Saas Fee.

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